Motto "Lux Mundi Verbum Dei" Established 1866 Undergraduate tuition and fees 27,828 USD (2015) President Susan Traverso Colors Blue, Gold | Type Private, Liberal Arts Undergraduates 1015 Acceptance rate 69.5% (2014) Phone +1 724-589-2000 Mascot Tommy the Tomcat, Husky | |
Motto in English Light of the World, Word of God Address College Ave, Greenville, PA 16125, USA Notable alumni Similar Westminster College, Waynesburg University, Geneva College, Saint Vincent College, Allegheny College Profiles | ||
Thiel College is a private, liberal arts, sciences and professional studies college in Greenville, Pennsylvania related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Thiel is one of the smallest colleges/universities in the region with about 100 full and part time faculty members. According to the US Department of Education, they have just over 1000 students in attendance. They have a 33% graduation rate.
Contents
- Thiel college move in day 2016 highlights
- History
- Campus
- Degrees and accreditation
- Athletics
- Student life
- Living on campus
- Academic expenses scholarships and financial aid
- Notable alumni
- References
Thiel college move in day 2016 highlights
History
Thiel College started in 1866 following a meeting between the Rev. Dr. William Passavant and A. Louis Thiel. At the Lutheran Church Pittsburgh Synod convention in Greensburg, Pennsylvania in 1869, it was decided that Thiel Hall would become a college and serve western Pennsylvania. Thiel College began its corporate existence on September 1, 1870. Thiel College was originally located in Philipsburg, now Monaca, Pennsylvania. It moved to Greenville in 1871.
Campus
Thiel (pronounced "teel") is situated on a 135-acre (55 ha) campus in the small western Pennsylvania town of Greenville, which is about halfway between Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Thiel has an enrollment of 1,096. The student body is 54% male and 46% female. Fifty-eight percent of students are from Pennsylvania, while 36% are from other states and Puerto Rico, and the remaining 6% are international students. Twenty percent of students are minority students. The college has a student:faculty ratio of about 13:1 and 68% of classes have 20 or fewer students.
Degrees and accreditation
Thiel offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Associate of Science, and Associate of Arts degrees. Degrees are offered in more than 60 majors, minors and areas of study. The academic calendar includes a fall and spring semester as well as May, June, July, Online and Evening sessions during the summer.
Thiel is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; Pennsylvania Department of Education; and the American Chemical Society.
Athletics
The Thiel Tomcats compete in NCAA Division-III athletics, in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Tomcats currently field teams in baseball, men's and women's basketball, cheerleading, dance, men's and women's cross country, football, men's and women's golf, men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's indoor track & field, men's and women's outdoor track & field, men's and women's volleyball, and wrestling.
Student life
Thiel offers a variety of student life activities, clubs and organizations, and leadership opportunities, including 28 honorary societies and academic clubs, Greek life, leadership and service organizations, student government, a student theatre troupe, multicultural and religious groups, marching and concert bands, several choirs and much more. The Thiel Activities Board (TAB) provides a range of recreational activities.
Greek life at Thiel includes: Fraternities:Delta Sigma Phi, Kappa Sigma, Phi Theta Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon; sororities: Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Omega, Sigma Kappa, and Zeta Tau Alpha.
Living on campus
Thiel guarantees housing for four years in residence halls, apartments, theme houses and townhouses. Nearly 88% of students live on campus. In addition to the Davis Square apartments, College Ave. Apartments and Townhouses, Thiel provides five dormitories for its students: Sawhill, Stewart, Bane, Hodge, and Florence West. Hodge Hall is scheduled for renovations during summer 2011. Other facilities on campus include a fitness center, multi-sport air-supported dome, theater, cafeteria and bistro dining.
Academic expenses, scholarships and financial aid
Tuition for the 2010-2011 academic year is $21,998 with room/board at $9,200. More than 98% of students received some form of financial assistance. Thiel offers many scholarships and financial opportunities, including Merit Awards of up to $10,000 or one of five full-tuition Presidential Scholarships. Students should apply by January 15 for consideration.